Micah Staples
Zion
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience at AbbVie, specializing in process optimization and quality assurance. Demonstrated success in enhancing operational efficiency and leading high-performing teams. Expertise in Microsoft Office and collaboration, with a strong record of managing training initiatives and streamlining SOPs to drive compliance and productivity in clinical supply operations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pilot Plant Shift Supervisor
Abbvie
Abbott Park
08.2022 - Current
- Updated and streamlined SOPs to enhance operational efficiency.
- Managed daily scheduling to ensure timely packaging and labeling of supplies for clinical studies.
- Led investigations and implemented corrective actions to address non-compliance issues.
- Supported equipment upgrades, new installations, and preventive maintenance activities.
- Facilitated communication between Operations, Engineering, Materials Management, and Quality Control to resolve production issues.
- Oversaw recruitment and hiring processes to build an effective team.
- Managed training and development initiatives for 36 direct reports to improve performance.
Finishing Coordinator/ Group Leader
Abbvie
Abbott Park
09.2019 - 09.2022
- Recruited, interviewed, and hired new contract employees to enhance workforce capabilities.
- Led process-improvement team meetings and team-building activities to foster collaboration.
- Supervised 34 team members across 10 packaging lines to ensure optimal performance.
- Scheduled daily clinical supply activities to align with project timelines.
- Conducted quality inspections of finished goods, including controlled drugs and raw materials.
- Collaborated with scheduling teams to deliver clinical supplies for all funded programs efficiently.
Clinical Supply Line Supervisor
Abbvie
Abbott Park
09.2016 - 09.2018
- Monitored and supervised job training curriculum for new employees.
- Collaborated with global planning director to conduct packaging time studies, improving line turnover and increasing production output.
- Supported CAPA investigations and implementation to enhance compliance.
- Performed quality inspections and final departmental review of batch record documentation.
Clinical Supply Operator/Sr. Clinical Supply Operator
Abbvie
Abbott Park
11.2013 - 06.2016
- Directed line setup and clearance, ensuring cleanliness of production lines.
- Conducted pre- and post-batch record reviews alongside work order preparation.
- Ordered and staged components for work orders to facilitate production.
- Executed quality inspections on bulk drugs, commodities, and labels.
- Generated and reviewed cGMP documentation to maintain compliance.
- Demonstrated expertise in clinical supply processes with a focus on kit design.
- Served as subject matter expert for department inventory management system.
Education
B.A - Supply Chain Management
NorthPark University
Chicago, IL01.2027
Associates degree -
College of Lake County
Grayslake, IL05.2019
Skills
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Process optimization
- Team collaboration
- Inventory oversight
- Quality assurance
References
Available Upon Request
Volunteering Awards Skills
- Leaders United Lake County Steering Committee
- 2021 CDSM Perfect Attendance Award Recipient
- Open Arms (Not for Profit) – Cofounder/President
- Waukegan to College – Mentor
- 2020 CDSM Perfect Attendance Award Recipient
- 2019 Dev Sci Excellence Award Recipient, (LC CSM planning and scheduling optimization team)
- 2019 Dev Sci Excellence Award Nominee, (LC CSM collaborative BR review team)
- 2019 CDSM Perfect Attendance Award Recipient
Accomplishments
- Dev Sci Excellence Award Recipient.
(LC CSM planning and scheduling optimization team) - · Dev Sci Excellence Award Nominee.
(LC CSM collaborative BR review team)
Certification
- · Lean Six Sigma White Belt
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Pilot Plant Shift Supervisor
Abbvie
08.2022 - Current
Finishing Coordinator/ Group Leader
Abbvie
09.2019 - 09.2022
Clinical Supply Line Supervisor
Abbvie
09.2016 - 09.2018
Clinical Supply Operator/Sr. Clinical Supply Operator
Abbvie
11.2013 - 06.2016
B.A - Supply Chain Management
NorthPark University
Associates degree -
College of Lake County